The Blue Door: a secret delicacy

You will find the Blue Door Pub on Selby avenue off of Snelling, next door to an antique shop on one side and a long block of residential houses on the other. It seems as if someone stuck a restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood and called it good. The atmosphere screams "you don't belong here!" and "welcome to our home!" all at the same time. Surprisingly, this vibe leaned toward 'welcoming' for me, overwhelmingly so.

A friendly neighborhood reminder not to get too crazy on your night out.

The booth next to us, after the patrons left. Someone got creative with the chalkboard!

These photos do not speak to how small the pub was. Just about the size of someone's living room and kitchen. The bar area was on the left from the entrance, and a little window by the door was where a hostess was ready to seat whoever crowded in front of her first. There were far too many patrons, and it was loud the whole time. Our table was right in front of the door, and the cold air kept coming in, as well as hungry (and thirsty) Blue Door regulars. The small space sure was worth it for the food, though.

 A blurry picture (it was dark inside) of the Sweet Chili Lime Wings from the appetizer menu. They had bones, which adds to their authenticity. Though I was hesitant at first, these were delicious. Their interesting flavor combinations proved satisfactory twice!

 Another blurry picture (apologies) of the Latin Kisses, which were Jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and sprinkled with their famous Karma sauce. To someone who counts themselves as a "picky eater," these may sound dangerous. But, be assured, if you like bacon, these will satisfy you! They were surprisingly delicious and rich. These two appetizers fed 3 people comfortably. Though the dishes themselves were a little more than averagely priced, they fed us well for what they were worth.

Clearly, we enjoyed them.

The price breakdown: 

Wings: $8.50

Latin Kisses: $7.50

Total: $16 (feeding 3 people, which is about $5-6 per person) 

While this was not a complete meal, it is a good choice for a late night snack, similar to half-price apps at Applebee's and probably cheaper than a breakfast run to Perkins. The atmosphere alone was worth the trip and the price. Definitely a young crowd, catered toward those who can handle small, loud, dark spaces. Such a unique find.